New front row Charlie Beech began his senior career at Northampton Saints Academy, he went on to represent England at Under-19 and Under-20 levels, before gaining Premiership experience at Waspsand Bath.
The 30-year-old signed for Yorkshire Carnegie on a loan deal initially in the 2013-14 season before he made the move a permanent one the following season. The powerful front-row has gone on to make 90-plus appearances for the Leeds-based side.
We look forward to seeing Beech front up against our challenges in the Greene King IPA Championship this season.
15 Questions with Charlie Beech
Age: 30
Place of birth: Stevenage
Height: 187cm
Weight: 135kg
Where did You start play rugby: Biggleswade
Career highlight to date: Scoring a try in a playoff semi-final
Why did you join Coventry: It’s a very exciting club to be a part of
What are you most looking forward to at Coventry: Being with Phil Nilsen again…
Tell me something interesting about yourself the fans would like: Just starting up a women’s team in Wetherby
If you weren’t playing rugby, what would you be doing: Cooking
Do you follow any other sports: No
Favourite music artist/band: Stevie Wonder
Favourite all time player: Jonah Lomu
Favourite movie: Anchorman
Jonny Wilkinson or Dan Carter and why: Wilkinson because he kicked THAT drop goal